Description
Cake Mix Banana Bread is a delightful twist on traditional banana bread that combines convenience with incredible flavor. Using cake mix as the base, this easy recipe yields a moist and tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas melds beautifully with hints of vanilla and warmth from cinnamon, creating an aromatic treat that fills your kitchen with irresistible scents. Customize it with your favorite add-ins such as nuts or chocolate chips for an added crunch. In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a scrumptious loaf to share—or keep all to yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of vanilla or yellow cake mix
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the mashed bananas and oil until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs and stir until combined.
- Gradually add cake mix; stir gently until just combined (lumps are okay).
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 67g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg